Bill > SB00586

This bill aims to address the ongoing shortage of school bus drivers by amending title 10 of the general statutes to provide support for local and regional boards of education in recruiting and retaining school bus drivers. The primary method of support proposed is through grants that would help cover the costs of health insurance for school bus drivers. By offering financial assistance for a critical benefit like health insurance, the bill seeks to make the school bus driver profession more attractive and help municipalities and school districts overcome challenges in staffing this essential transportation role. The underlying goal is to ensure that schools can maintain reliable transportation services for students by creating more appealing employment conditions for potential and current school bus drivers.

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